Long time no post! I’ve been toying with the idea of starting up the blog again for awhile and I think it’s finally time I sit down and do it. Since my last post here (a year and a half ago, yikes) my first baby turned two, and I had another baby! So life is definitely hectic around here for now, but still I’ve been itching to share some beauty and lifestyle favorites.
BAGGU Medium Crescent Bag - My sister got me my first BAGGU bag, the Medium Crescent in Cornflower, for my birthday this year, and since then I’ve been wanting to collect so many more. The Medium Crescent is incredibly roomy - it fits a lot more than it looks like it would. I’ve been mostly using it as a small diaper bag for quick outings, and it’s the perfect size for that. I can fit diapers for both boys, a bottle for my baby, some snacks for my toddler, and binkies/burp cloths/bibs as well as some stuff for me. I love looking at all the different colors and patterns available and planning my next buy! I just recently ordered the Cream Chrysanthemum one from the Collina Strada collection, and I think I’m going to start using it as my work bag.
Covergirl Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm in ‘Bliss You Berry’ - I grabbed this on a whim recently, and I’m so glad I did! I’m always looking for easy lip products that give a natural flushed effect. The Covergirl Tinted Balm feels like a true balm - not too thick or thin, neither sticky nor slippy, and not too glossy or matte. Bliss You Berry is a really pretty sheer brownish berry shade that looks super natural and is a true “my lips but better” shade. It lasts really well on the lips, and the color doesn’t settle into the lip lines over time either.
Target All In Motion Flex Woven Mid-Rise Shorts - When I’m not at work I’ve been mostly living in workout shorts this summer (because none of my jean shorts fit me postpartum). I love these because they’re comfortable, and I feel a little more put together when I wear them out. I’m not sure if I’d actually wear them to exercise (they feel a little too flowy for that), but they’re all I’ve been reaching for as soon as I get home from work. I have the taupe ones that I wear all the time and also the bright blue ones for something more fun!
PAVOI Pearl Stud Earrings - Before I went back to work last month, I treated myself to a couple new pairs of everyday earrings. I really like the pieces I have from PAVOI - they’re super affordable but still good quality. I got these pearl studs in the 8.5mm size and have worn them every single day (I haven’t even touched the second pair of “everyday earrings” I bought, whoops!). Just popping them in makes me feel so much more put together, and I look like I put in a little more effort than I actually did.
Kosas Revealer Concealer - This was my go-to concealer for such a long time when it first came out, but the shade match was never quite right. I made it work anyway because I loved the formula so much. Fast forward a couple years and they’ve expanded the shade range. I picked up the shade 0.7C and it’s such a good match! The formula is super creamy and never looks dry or cakey on my skin. It has a decent amount of coverage, too, while still looking natural - having a 2.5-year old and a 4-month old has been bringing out my dark circles lately, but this covers them up well and helps me look a lot more rested than I feel.
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